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Sony KDL-40V5500 review

Generally excellent internet-enabled and eco-friendly LCD TV

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-04-28April 28th 2009

Price at launch £1,100.00
Full HD Yes
720p/1080i Output Yes
HD Ready Yes
1080p Output Yes
Weight (kg) 17.5
Dimensions 987 x 636 x 93
Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178
Features Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 60000:1, Bravia Engine 3 Picture Enhancement
Speakers 2 x 10W
Connectivity 2 x SCART, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Component Video, Composite Video, Ethernet, HDMI, Optical Digital Output, PCMCIA, RF Antenna Input, S-Video Input, USB 2.0, VGA
Flatscreen Yes
HDMI Ports 4
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display Size 40
Audio Output Power 20
1080p/24 Output Yes
Viewing Angle (Horizontal) 178
Colour Depth 8-Bit
Display Technology LCD
Comb Filter Digital
Additional Features Applicast Internet Widgets, Bravia Sync, XrossMediaBar Menu
Freeview Yes

Product Summary

KDL-40V5500

Sony KDL-40V5500

Price at launch

£1,100.00

For

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Good internet features

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Superb HD and SD pictures

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Easy to use

Against

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Internet features are limited right now

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Inconsistent backlight

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